Case adds new CX380E crawler unit to its large excavator lineup

The CX380E has more power, functionality and operator-first features for comfort and control, according to the manufacturer.

Case's CX380E large excavator
The CX380E large excavator
Photo courtesy of Case

Case Construction Equipment, a Wisconsin-based construction machinery manufacturer, has launched the CX380E large excavator.

The 268-horsepower, 83,114-pound unit is the newest addition to Case’s excavator lineup and, according to the company, the CX380E gives crews brute power and intelligent hydraulics for more productivity.

Operators can adjust the power of the CX380E to the task with four fuel-efficient work modes in a range up to 10 throttle settings: super power for the maximum possible power; power for a hard-working mode suitable for daily operation; eco for more fuel efficiency; and lifting for maximum control during lifting and craning tasks. Eco mode lowers fuel consumption by up to 18 percent compared with previous Case excavators.

According to the company, Case telematics and software provide precise data to measure fuel use and other metrics to further improve efficiency.

“Big jobs demand big machines, and the Case CX380E large excavator is exactly that. Built like a beast, it delivers more power and more torque with faster response times,” says Terry Dolan, head of Case New Holland (CNH) construction brands, North America. “But it also delivers big on the total operator control that our customers expect from Case.”

According to Case, the CX380E offers advanced controls and customizable sensitivity settings so users can dial in responses to their preferences for easier operation. The 10-inch touchscreen lets operators store settings for up to 10 attachments (one-way and two-way) on one screen, making it simple to change attachments in seconds at the touch of a button while reducing the risk of downtime or damage from overloading the attachment. The intelligent hydraulic flow control balance customizes the priority of hydraulic flow used for movements like arm in and boom up as well as arm in and swinging. 

For added control, the CX380E features selectable free swing functionality, giving operators more stability and improved safety with less fatigue when lifting and placing swinging loads, the manufacturer says. The CX380E also has a 270-degree camera which provides a bird’s-eye view via the display screen for improved visibility and safer operation. 

Just as visibility and control support safer operation, the cab is designed to support the operator through long hours on the jobsite.

“Operators work hard, so creating an operator-first experience to help fight fatigue and increase efficiency is a priority in every new CASE machine,” Dolan says. “We designed the CX380E cab with automotive-like features, with heated, air-suspension seating and lots of legroom. A suspended operator station locks the seat and console together, so no matter the operator’s size, they have the same experience and ergonomic access to the controls. Together, these features boost comfort and help workers get more done on the job.”

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